Implants for missing teeth for my son on NHS

[shoulder54]

My son is 33 years old and has 13 teeth missing he has never had them and xrays show they are not there implants are so expensive, is there any other way he is desperate. Thanks.

[Nilesh]

Dear Shoulder,

What has your son had for the past 33 years? Has he been wearing a denture? Implants may be one of the possible solutions, but due to the complexity of the treatment there is a high cost involved. I would suggest you speak to your dentist who may be able to provide you with a solution or refer you to a teaching hospital. If your son was born without the teeth then he may be able to get treated at a teaching institute.

regards

Nilesh

[Nilesh]

If your son has hypodontia (missing teeth from birth) he may be eligible for NHS funded implant treatment. I would get your local dentist to refer him to one of the dental teaching hospitals, they may be able to help him.